A federal judge has issued a critical order mandating immediate improvements at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Broadview, Illinois, following allegations of inhumane detention conditions [1][2].

U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman delivered a stark rebuke to facility authorities, emphasizing fundamental human rights. "People shouldn't be sleeping next to overflowing toilets," the judge stated. "They should not be sleeping on top of each other" [1].

The 14-day order requires comprehensive changes, including providing detainees with:

Clean bedding mats Sufficient sleeping space Basic hygiene supplies (soap, towels, toilet paper) Personal care items (toothbrushes, toothpaste) Menstrual products Access to prescribed medications

Additional mandates include twice-daily room cleaning, allowing showers every other day, and providing three full meals and bottled water upon request. The judge also required facility officials to enable private, cost-free legal consultations [3].

The ruling comes after detainees filed a lawsuit alleging systematically inhumane conditions, highlighting ongoing concerns about immigrant detention facility standards [4][5].